General Catalog for 2009-10
(KIN ) Kinesiology
- 1003.0 Foundations of Kinesiology and Leisure Studies.
- An introductory course in the disciplines of physical education, sport
- and leisure studies for the major/minor. Basic concepts, principles &
- the changing nature of this multifaceted field will be studied. Pre-
- requisite to all required KIN and LST courses.
- Fall/Spring
- 1012.0 First Aid.
- Instruction and practice in rendering first aid in cases of injury or
- accident.
- Fall/Spring
- 1022.0 Driver Education I.
- A course designed to teach the individual how to drive. The student
- participates in classroom work and range instruction.
- Summer
- 1101.0 Methods of Team Sports.
- A study of the methodology of teaching the skills and techniques of
- the respective sports and activities. The student will learn funda-
- mental skills related to each of the areas and will prepare lesson
- plans and perform mini teaches. Prerequisites: KIN 1003, 1113.
- Fall/Spring
- 1113.0 Fundamental Motor Development.
- A systematic study of motor and skill development from childhood
- through adulthood with special emphasis upon the conditions for
- effective motor learning. Prerequisite: KIN 1003.
- Fall
- 1151.0 Methods of Elementary Swimming and Aquatics.
- A study of the methodology of teaching the skills and techniques of
- the sport and activity. The student will learn fundamental skills
- related to the area and will prepare lesson plans and perform mini
- teaches. Prerequisites: KIN 1003, 1113.
- Fall/Spring
- 2003.0 Lead Up Games for Children.
- A course designed to teach the organization of an intramural program
- and prepare students to teach lead up games to children.
- On Demand
- 2021.0 Advanced First Aid and Safety.
- An instructor's course. This course prepares the student to teach
- First Aid. Methods of administering artificial respiration and cardio-
- pulmonary resuscitation are taught. American National Red Cross certi-
- fication is awarded upon satisfactory completion. Prerequisite: KIN
- 1012.
- On Demand
- 2022.0 Basketball Coaching.
- Theory and practice in the fundamentals of offensive and defensive
- basketball, with emphasis on team formation, officiating, purchase and
- care of equipment. Prerequisite: KIN 1003.
- Fall/Spring
- 2032.0 Football Coaching.
- Theory and practice of offensive and defensive play, strategy and
- generalship, and playing various positions. Rules, ethics, sportsman-
- ship, game values, early season practice, and the use and development
- of materials are also considered. Prerequisite: KIN 1003.
- Spring
- 2042.0 Track and Field.
- Theory and practice in each event of intramural and intercollegiate
- programs of track and field athletics. Prerequisite: KIN 1003.
- On Demand
- 2063.0 Drug Education.
- An exploration of the physical, mental, emotional and social aspects
- of drug use and abuse. Special attention will be focused on proper use
- of drugs in contemporary society.
- Fall Even Yrs
- 2072.0 Sports Officiating.
- A study of the rules and rulebooks for various sports with practice in
- officiating for the major sports. Designed primarily for prospective
- coaches. Prerequisite: KIN 1003.
- On Demand
- 2073.0 Health and Safety.
- A course that deals with the principles of health and safety education
- in elementary and secondary schools.
- Fall/Spring
- 2093.0 Structural Basis of Human Movement.
- A study of human movement from an anatomical perspective as it applies
- to physical education and sport. Prerequisites: KIN 1003, 1113.
- Fall/Spring
- 2101.0 Methods of Golf.
- A study of the methodology of teaching the skills and techniques of
- the sport. The student will learn fundamenetal skills related to the
- area and will prepare lesson plans and perform mini teaches. Pre-
- requisites: KIN 1003, 1113.
- Fall/Spring
- 2121.0 Methods of Aerobics and Rhythms.
- A study of the methodology of teaching the skills and techniques of
- the respective sports and activities. The student wil learn fundament-
- al skills related to each of the areas and will prepare lesson plans
- and perform mini teaches. Prerequisites: KIN 1003, 1113.
- Fall/Spring
- 2131.0 Methods of Tennis and Badminton.
- A study of the methodology of teaching the skills and techniques of
- the respective sports and activities. The student will learn funda-
- mental skills related to each of the areas and will prepare lesson
- plans and perform mini teaches. Prerequisites: KIN 1003, 1113.
- Fall/Spring
- 2191.0 Methods of Recreational Activities.
- A study of the methodology of teaching the skills and techniques of
- the respective sports and activities. The student will learn funda-
- mental skills related to each of the areas and will prepare lesson
- plans and perform mini teaches. Prerequisites: KIN 1003, 1113.
- Fall/Spring
- 3003.0 Methods and Materials in Health Education.
- The theory and methods utilized in effective health instruction. Pre-
- requisite: KIN 1003.
- On Demand
- 3012.0 Driver Education II.
- A basic course for certification in Driver and Traffic Education. The
- purpose is to prepare Drive Education teachers. The course includes
- supervised teaching experience for the classroom and use of multi-
- media materials, simulation, range instruction and off-street driving.
- Prerequisite: KIN 1022.
- Summer
- 3023.0 Physiology of Exercise.
- A study of bodily functions under the stress of muscular activity.
- Prerequisite: KIN 1003, 1113, KIN 2093 or BIOL 2014.
- Spring
- 3032.0 Coaching Individual Sports.
- A study of the theory and practice of playing and coaching golf and
- tennis. Prerequisite: KIN 1003.
- Spring
- 3042.0 Coaching Team Sports.
- A study of the theory and practice of playing and coaching baseball,
- volleyball, and softball. Prerequisite: KIN 1003.
- Spring
- 3053.0 Methods & Materials in Health & P. E. in the Elementary School.
- A study of methods of teaching health and physical education and first
- aid techniques in the elementary schools and the materials utilized.
- Fall
- 3073.0 Adapted Physical Education Methods.
- A course designed to help prepare the exercise-related professional to
- meet the needs of the disabled in schools and society. Prerequisites:
- KIN 1003, 1113, 2093.
- Spring
- 4013.0 Organization and Administration of H.PE. & Recreation Programs (K-12).
- A study of issues facing administrators in exercise-related pro-
- fessions. Special emphasis is placed on programs, policies, pro-
- cedures, and problems influencing leaders in the areas of health,
- physical education, recreation and sports. Prerequisites: KIN 1003,
- 1113, 2093; LST 2003, 2083. [CAC-O]
- Fall
- 4023.0 Field Experience in Recreation-Sr BA (Non-Teaching) Candidates Only
- This class represents the culmination experience of our undergraduate
- degree program. It will be used as a "stepping stone" for employment
- for students. It is viewed as an "apprenticeship" as students will be
- placed under a mentor in the field outside the university setting.
- Field experiences are generally 10 weeks in length. Classroom ex-
- perience will be prior to and after the field experience.
- Fall/Spring
- 4043.0 Biomechanical Analysis.
- A study of body movements, of muscle and joint action in relation to
- physical activity. Mechanical analysis of the more commonly used
- physical skills is studied. Prerequisites: KIN 1003, 1113, KIN 2093 or
- BIOL 2014. [CAC-W]
- Fall
- 4073.0 Methods, Evaluation, and Materials in Physical Education.
- A study of the methodology of teaching physical education, including
- time allotment, seasonal division of work, graduation of subject
- matter, & evaluation procedures. Prerequisites: KIN 1003, 1113, 2093.
- Fall
- 4801.0 4801-4893. Special Studies.
- A course designed to provide an opportunity to do advanced research or
- independent work in an area of special interest.
- On Demand